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What type of country is Nigeria?
NEE (Newly Emerging Economy)
Where is Nigeria located?
West Africa
What is the capital city of Nigeria?
Abuja
What is the largest city in Nigeria?
Lagos
What is the official language of Nigeria?
English
What is the population of Nigeria?
Around 200 million people
When was oil discovered in Nigeria?
1950s
What percentage of export earnings come from oil in Nigeria?
About 90%
What percentage of government revenue comes from oil in Nigeria?
About 80%
What is the main oil-rich region in Nigeria?
Niger Delta
Name one TNC operating in Nigeria.
Shell
What sector is becoming less important in Nigeria?
Primary sector
What sectors are becoming more important in Nigeria?
Secondary and tertiary sectors
Name one way quality of life has improved in Nigeria.
Better healthcare
Name another way quality of life has improved in Nigeria.
More access to clean water
Name another improvement in Nigeria.
Better roads and railways
What has increased rapidly in Nigeria because of development?
Mobile phone access
Name one environmental problem caused by oil spills.
Water pollution
What is one effect of oil spills on fishing?
Fish die and fishermen lose income
What is one environmental effect of gas flaring?
Air pollution
Name another effect of gas flaring.
Acid rain
Why is Lagos growing rapidly?
Rural to urban migration
Name one problem caused by rapid urban growth in Lagos.
Traffic congestion
Name another problem caused by rapid urban growth in Lagos.
Overcrowding
Name another problem caused by rapid urban growth in Lagos.
Pollution
What is foreign investment?
Money invested into a country by foreign companies or governments
What is a TNC?
A transnational corporation operating in multiple countries
Why do TNCs invest in Nigeria?
Large oil reserves and cheap labour
Name one advantage of TNCs in Nigeria.
They provide jobs
Name another advantage of TNCs in Nigeria.
They bring investment into the country
Why might local people dislike TNCs?
Environmental damage and exploitation
What is industrial structure?
The proportion of people working in different sectors of the economy
Why can reliance on oil be risky?
Oil is non-renewable and prices can change
What is one social benefit of economic growth in Nigeria?
Improved healthcare and education
Why do many people move to Lagos?
Better jobs and opportunities